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Waterproofing Shower Walls For Palisade\/Dumawall Tile The EASY Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UPDATE:<\/strong> Palisade Waterproof Grout-Free Tiles have replaced Dumawall<\/strong> tiles in the U.S. They are the same product, just simply rebranded, so I will use them interchangeably throughout this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wondering if waterproofing shower walls for Palisade\/Dumawall tile is necessary?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s an excellent question! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, Palisade\/Dumawall is waterproof, but I have a hard time believing anything that says it’s \u201c100% waterproof\u201d. There is always room for failure. So for those that like to air on the side of caution as I do, there are a few simple steps we can take to truly make this tile 100% waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you can do it all for less than $60! (Not including the backer board cost.) That\u2019s the kind of DIY project I can get behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. Check out my full, honest review of our Palisade\/Dumawall shower<\/a> to learn more about all of the benefits (and the cons) of using this product instead of a traditional tile shower installation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Navigation For How To Waterproof Shower Walls For Palisade\/Dumawall Tile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Install Moisture-Resistant Drywall, Cement Board, Go Board, Kerdi Board, etc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Caulk The Corners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Paint on RedGard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Related Palisade\/Dumawall Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Level Of Difficulty<\/th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Easy<\/td>2-3 Days (Mostly caulk and RedGard dry-time)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Material List<\/th>Tool List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    100% silicone caulk<\/a> (white and clear)<\/td>Caulk gun<\/a> (I recommend two for fast Dumawall installation!)<\/td><\/tr>
    1 gallon of RedGard<\/a> waterproofing membrane per shower enclosure<\/td>Disposable cheap paintbrush and paint roller<\/td><\/tr>
    Moisture-Resistant Drywall, Cement Board, Go Board, Kerdi Board, etc (whichever one you want to install to glue the Dumawall tile to)<\/td>(For drywall installation) 1-\u00bc inch drywall screws<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Step One: Install Moisture-Resistant Drywall, Cement Board, Go Board, Kerdi Board, etc.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step to waterproof shower walls for Palisade\/Dumawall tile is to install fresh new backer boards over the studs of a demolished shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, if you\u2019ve already done this part and you\u2019re just looking for the waterproofing steps, then skip to step two.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Otherwise, I must leave you with a small disclaimer before we start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Shower Waterproofing Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    This waterproofing tutorial is designed specifically for Palisade\/Dumawall tile installation <\/em>only<\/em><\/strong>. Palisade\/Dumawall is different from the traditional tile (ceramic, glass, stone, etc.) because it is waterproof in itself. So technically, all of these waterproofing steps aren\u2019t necessary for Palisade\/Dumawall installation (although, I like to air on the side of caution, so I\u2019d recommend you take these steps as a minimum precaution to make your shower or bathtub surround last a lifetime.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Traditional tile, on the other hand, is not waterproof, and the grout is not waterproof. So the type of backer board and additional waterproofing materials needed is much more important<\/em> to protect the longevity of your shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are planning on waterproofing a shower for traditional tile installation, then refer to my full Palisade\/Dumawall waterproofing tutorial for the complete process<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But from here on out, I\u2019m going to assume you\u2019re installing Palisade\/Dumawall tile, which has a much more simple waterproofing process before installation. (Which happens to be one of the many reasons why this tile is perfect for DIYers and why it can be a little more budget-friendly than a traditional tile installation!)<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Palisade\/Dumawall tiles installed with our rain showerhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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    How To Choose Which Type Of Backer Board To Install<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Now that we\u2019ve got that out of the way, let\u2019s discuss the various types of backer boards and how to choose which one to use to waterproof your shower for Palisade\/Dumawall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can choose to install moisture-resistant drywall, cement board, Kerdi board, or any of the other variations of the backer board out there simply because Palisade\/Dumawall tile is waterproof itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, you can even install moisture-resistant drywall (which is the cheapest of all of these options) because, by the time we\u2019ve completed this process, water will never get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll most likely want to remodel your shower again because you\u2019ll want a different style long before<\/em> you\u2019ll have to remodel it because of water damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because of this, we simply went with the green moisture-resistant drywall for our shower and tub surround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That type of backer board is cheap ($12ish a sheet) and is easily installed with 1-\u00bc inch drywall screws. Also, there\u2019s no need to tape the seams with this type of application!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here is a fantastic video that shows you exactly how to hang the backer board in a tub\/shower enclosure to avoid water damage.<\/p>\n\n\n

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